A common recessive NDD caused by RNU2-2 mutations disrupts brain development and opens paths for diagnosis and therapy.

Neurological disorders affect the function of the nervous system. Common pediatric neurological disorders include ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, epilepsy, and cerebral palsy. Neurological disorders ...

You’ve likely heard people mention that they have inherited certain health conditions from their family. These are known as genetic disorders—conditions passed down from parents through DNA. In this ...

Sleep disorders can affect people of any age. Delayed sleep-wake phase disorder, restless legs syndrome, and insomnia are a few examples of disorders that may disrupt sleep cycles in teens. Sleep-wake ...

Genetic mutations and DNA changes can lead to several health conditions, ranging from mild to life-threatening disorders.

NEW YORK-- Millions of people with an eating disorder often find their struggles difficult to talk about. Experts say nearly 10 percent of Americans will develop anorexia or bulimia, but there is help ...

Researchers have identified many different causes for eating disorders, ranging from genetic risk factors to the culture a person grows up in. However, no single factor causes all eating disorders.

While pain is recognized as a likely contributor to poor sleep, the relationship may be bidirectional, with sleep problems ...

Teens hide eating disorders for the same reasons as adults. They may feel ashamed or worry that if others find out, people will try to stop them from engaging in disordered eating. People with eating ...

While eating disorders have been widely publicized for decades, far less attention has been given to a related condition called body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD. Body dysmorphic disorder is often ...